James LaRue
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Pub. Date
2023
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"In America, censorship surges in periods of demographic and political change. Its primary purpose is to silence challenges to an established elite or norm. Today, censorship is part of a larger assault on such American institutions as schools, public libraries, and universities, the better to establish more control over the people--while also pilfering their wallets. In this concise look at censorship, author James LaRue explores the topic through...
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Pub. Date
2007.
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"How can you become an effective advocate for intellectual freedom and patron privacy while maintaining a positive relationship with diverse elements of your community? Drawing on his experience as library director, this author advocated assuming a proactive role in every library function, from collection building to community outreach. This approach helps you understand the people who challenge library materials - as individuals and as members of...
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[2023]
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"In America, censorship surges in periods of demographic and political change. Its primary purpose is to silence challenges to an established elite or norm. Today, censorship is part of a larger assault on such American institutions as schools, public libraries, and universities, the better to establish more control over the people--while also pilfering their wallets. In this concise look at censorship, author James LaRue explores the topic through...
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Series
Gladiator boy volume 2
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
As their gladiator training continues, the enslaved Decimus Rex and his five cellmates are forced to endure a series of public trials in the Arena, including hand-to-hand combat with a fellow slave, under the watchful eye of the trial-master Slavious Doom.
Author
Series
Gladiator boy volume 1
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Kidnapped and taken to Arena Primus for training as a potential gladiator, Decimus Rex is intent on escaping captivity and knows the best way to do so is to outshine the other slaves as they endure such trials as running on hot coals.
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Series
Gladiator boy volume 4
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Decimus Rex has escaped Arena Primus in the company of a fellow slave, Olu Umbika. Together, they manage to board a slave ship and sail away from the trials and Slavious Doom. But now their four friends are being used as bait to get them to return. Decimus and Olu must reach the Suvius Tower to rescue their friends before they get captured themselves!
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Series
Gladiator boy volume 3
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Decimus Rex and Olu Umbika manage to do what has never been done before, escape the arena and Slavious Doom. The overlord is furious, and sends out a search party to find the two fugitives. With the odds stacked against them, it seems like only a matter of time before the boys are caught!
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